I am an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The information on this site will provide you with (a) an overview of my research and involvement with interdisciplinary initiatives such as the university's Minority Health Disparities Initiative, (b) a description of courses I teach along with examples of student projects, (c) information on additional instructional activities, and (d) information on current and past collaborations with graduate and undergraduate students. On the Research page, you will also find resources to learn more about the communication discipline and relevant areas of inquiry (e.g., intergroup communication). Currently, I serve as editor for the Journal of Family Communicationand the Vice-Chair of the Intergroup Communication Interest group of the International Communication Association. You can visit the interest group's blog where I post commentary on research and social relations. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments about my research, teaching, or the Department of Communication Studies.